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New On-Demand Webinar Series: Preserving & Extending the Service Life of Concrete Bridges

by Abigail Gabbard | October 18, 2022 | New report release |

The National Concrete Bridge Council (NCBC), with its supporting member organizations, has released its 6-part series, "Preserving & Extending the Service Life of Concrete Bridges,” as on-demand webinars. The series includes sessions with ...

New Article Release: A Closer Look at Structural Lightweight Concrete

by Abigail Gabbard | September 2, 2022 | New report release |

STRUCTURE just released an article, "A Closer Look at Structural Lightweight Concrete," in their Sept. 2022 issue. It addresses relevant misconceptions and discusses why structural lightweight concrete will stay at the forefront of commercial buildi...

New Publication Release: Lightweight Concrete Bridge Design Primer

by Abigail Gabbard | August 31, 2022 | New report release |

Lightweight concrete has been used successfully for the construction of bridges since soon after commercial production of lightweight aggregate began in the United States in 1920. Design provisions for lightweight concrete have been provided in AASH...

New Article Release: Lightweight Concrete Block: Making a Strong Case for Energy-Efficient Buildings

by Abigail Gabbard | August 15, 2022 | New report release |

“Lightweight Concrete Block: Making a Strong Case for Energy-Efficient Buildings” is featured in the August 2022 issue of Walls & Ceilings. The earliest versions of concrete block, commonly known as cinder block—and referred to in speci...

New Article Release: The Dirt on Green Roofs – Meeting Design Challenges with ESCS Lightweight Aggregate

by Abigail Gabbard | August 12, 2022 | New report release |

“The Dirt on Green Roofs: Meeting Design Challenges with ESCS Lightweight Aggregate” is featured in the July/August 2022 issue of Roofing. As corporate and government commitments to sustainability initiatives continue to gain momentum globall...